Movie

The Boy Who Stopped Talking

★ 5.6(6)19961h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Ben Sombogaart
Release date: 1996-10-10
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: Dutch
Status: Released
Country: Netherlands
Studio: BosBros

About The Boy Who Stopped Talking

The Boy Who Stopped Talking is a 1996 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Ben Sombogaart, starring Erçan Orhan, Halsho Hussain and Brader Musiki. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Boy Who Stopped Talking in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Memo is a nine-year-old boy who lives in Turkey with his mother and little sister, while his father works in a Netherlands seaport. When war looms near his family home, Memo's father moves the family to be with him in the Netherlands. Memo is unhappy at having to leave his village, his best friend, Mustafa, and his job as a mail boy. Once installed in his father's basement flat, Memo begins his own protest at being removed from his home by refusing to speak.

Cast

Erçan Orhan

Mohammed Akkus (Memo)

Halsho Hussain

Mustafa

Brader Musiki

Hüsnü Akkus

Husna Killi

Fatma Akkus

Peter Bolhuis

Vader Jeroen

Louis Ates

Jeroen Ligthart

Heleen Hummelen

Inge Smeets

Rick van Gastel

Harry

Han Kerckhoffs

Chauffeur schoolbus

Shielan Muhammad

Rojda

Han Oldigs

Arts

Coen van Vrijberghe de Coningh

Politieagent

Themes & keywords

friendshipvillagerural areachildhoodkurdistan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boy Who Stopped Talking in Sweden?+

The Boy Who Stopped Talking is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Sweden. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Boy Who Stopped Talking on Netflix?+

The Boy Who Stopped Talking is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is The Boy Who Stopped Talking?+

The Boy Who Stopped Talking has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in The Boy Who Stopped Talking?+

The Boy Who Stopped Talking stars Erçan Orhan, Halsho Hussain, Brader Musiki, Husna Killi and Peter Bolhuis.

When did The Boy Who Stopped Talking come out?+

The Boy Who Stopped Talking is a 1996 movie directed by Ben Sombogaart.

What genre is The Boy Who Stopped Talking?+

The Boy Who Stopped Talking is Drama and Family film.

Who directed The Boy Who Stopped Talking?+

The Boy Who Stopped Talking was directed by Ben Sombogaart.